Tag Archives: humility

Be Real

Posted on August 27, 2017 by mitchteemley

            “Humility makes us real.”             ~Thomas Merton

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Because I’m Right!

Posted on May 18, 2017 by mitchteemley

I dislike you for the same reason I dislike Former Me and Future Me–because they disagree with Current Me! “Civility costs nothing, and buys everything.” ~Mary Wortley Montagu “If we lose love and respect for each other, this is how … Continue reading →

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A Filmmaker’s Journal

Posted on December 5, 2016 by mitchteemley

Production photo from my feature film Over-the-Rhine My Recipe for Humble Pie I was directing my first feature film and thought I knew everything I needed to know. I mean, heck, I have a master’s degree in theatre and have directed … Continue reading →

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Humility

Posted on September 8, 2016 by mitchteemley

“Those who exalt themselves will be humbled.” ~Matthew 23:12

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Mixed Motives

Posted on November 9, 2015 by mitchteemley

If it weren’t for mixed motives I’d have no motives at all. I’m an idealist. I want (earnest cliche alert) to make the world a better place. But I’m also a hopeless egoist, and no matter what I do I can … Continue reading →

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